Cannons Marina

If you’re targeting tarpon in Southwest Florida this month, one of the most effective baits in the water isn’t a pinfish or threadfin…

It’s a pass crab.

In this week’s fishing report, Captain TJ Stewart of Castaway Charters breaks down exactly how he rigs pass crabs during the June tarpon migration.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Hook the crab correctly for a natural presentation
✔️ Run your cork approximately 6–8 feet above the bait
✔️ Double your braided line when attaching your cork
✔️ Focus on strong outgoing tides when crabs are flushing through the passes
✔️ Cast ahead of moving tarpon and let the bait drift naturally into their path

When the crabs are flowing and the tarpon are staged up in the passes, this technique can be absolutely deadly.

June is prime time for tarpon fishing around Boca Grande and Southwest Florida, and understanding how to properly fish a pass crab can make all the difference.

Have you ever caught a tarpon on a pass crab? 🎣

📍 Southwest Florida
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👀 Everybody always asks Captain Jay Withers what he keeps on his Pathfinder…

So we opened every hatch. ✔️

From tarpon season gear and dry bags to cleaning supplies, backup equipment, and a few guide secrets, every compartment on this boat has a purpose.

This is Episode 1 of Pathfinder Unfiltered, a new series from Ingman Marine, where we’re taking a closer look at the gear, habits, stories, and everyday details that make Captain Jay’s Pathfinder work day in and day out on the water. ⚡️

🎣 To be continued…

Follow along for Episode 2 of Pathfinder Unfiltered with Captain Jay Withers.